Rwenzori sub region has Rwenzori Mountains that are natural water catchment areas.  It had favorable climate that supported healthy living and agriculture which made it a food hub until 1990. Since early 2013, the region has experienced expansive change in average weather patterns that have disrupted the food systems. This has made farmers more vulnerable due to unsustainable agriculture which is their main source of livelihoods. This change in weather patterns has not only affected the ecosystems but also agro ecosystem and agro ecology, thus jeopardizing the harmonious coexistence between mankind and his environment.

Needless to say, the change in average weather patterns has subjected the region to torrential floods, landslides, soil erosion, draught and poverty which have deprived farmers and community members of their fundamental human rights. The rights to life, health and freedom to safety have been gravely threatened and people have been exposed to greater risks of injuries, death, and mental health challenges.